Since 1991, Jarrett has been taking action: firstly removing the old-growth broom, and now their babies. Today the hard work is done! For future volunteers, the below tables describe the time and commitment required to maintain the achievement (approx. 36hrs each year).

THE 11 BROOM ZONES AT JOHN DEAN PARK

ZONE

MEADOWS

CLASSIFICATION

PRIORITY

1

Airport Radar Tower

Flagship Presentation

Priority 1, Internal

2

Upper Thomson Cabin Trail

Special Place

Priority 1, Internal

3

Coast Guard Radar Tower

Flagship Presentation

Priority 1, Internal

4

Pickles’ Bluff

Flagship Presentation

Priority 1, Internal

5

ȽÁU, WELṈEW̱ Trail

Flagship Presentation

Priority 1, Internal

6

Woodward Trail

Flagship Presentation

Priority 1, Internal

7

Surveyors’ Trail

Trail-side Viewpoint

Priority 2, Boundary

8

West Viewpoint

Trail-side Viewpoint

Priority 2, Boundary

9

West Block

Special Place

Priority 1, Internal

10

Entrance Road

Special Place

Priority 1, Internal

11

Upper Gail Wickens’ Trail

Special Place

Priority 2, Boundary

The seedbank at John Dean Park is now largely exhausted. Noteworthy, few parks within the region have received such a long-time commitment towards the complete removal of broom.

A monthly commitment of 30min per zone is required to sustain the achievements. It’s now my great hope that a person or family adopt each zone. If you have a favorite spot you’d like to care for, contact Jarrett @ jarrettteague@yahoo.ca // 250-642-3031 // firstly a BC Parks “Volunteer Agreement” form needs to be completed and then we can start…

1) Since 1991, Jarrett has removed broom and committed to all broom zones;

2) Despite the parks exceptional situation; baby broom produces seeds during its third year. Therefore it’s essential that all broom be removed immediately to hedge against the 35mth deadline. For example, if a meadow is cleared of 12mth broom, the 36mth regrowth countdown is reset;

3) Jarrett is networking towards a multi-volunteer Broom Succession Plan. Thus far neither the Friends of John Dean Park or an induvial has emerged;

4) For autumn 2017, the broom at John Dean Park is under a 11mth level. Today, a new volunteer inherits a zero debt & zero deficit workload; and

4) The best time to surge on broom is October to December; conduct double checks January to February; avoid flower areas March to June; the monthly 30min per zone is crucial;

5) As of 2017, each of the 11 zones requires 6hrs per year. For a committed 2nd year volunteer, recommend $1 per hour (approx. $6 per zone) which enables a thank-you, accountability and assures the zone is maintained as broom free. For an annual $54, a Friends organization can compensate, thank and ensure broom removal continues (especially if executives don’t work/tour within the park). Note: without a plan, broom grows!

6) The remuneration allowance can be for:

reimburse clothing;

reimburse expenses;

acknowledge and thank volunteers; and

7) I’m concerned if my recommendations aren’t followed, and broom regrows to +3yrs, seeds will be deposited thereby creating a setback of 15+yrs, meaning more and more work for future volunteers;

8) Since 2003 the Friends haven’t participated and from my perspective appear as uninterested. Broom leadership is true stewardship, which I believe belongs within the Friends (where I started); and

9) Jarrett believes the duty of a volunteer is to operate whereby less work is required from future volunteers.